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BJ57 AHU

2007 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,088 mi
Last recorded51,088 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 AHU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 51,088 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wing corroded

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension components corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2024 47,635 miles

All suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2024 47,633 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2023 45,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all suspension components corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2023 45,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all suspension components corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2022 40,704 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on all suspension components

corrosion on exhaust system

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 21 Oct 2022 40,702 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on all suspension components

corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 21 Oct 2021 38,655 miles

corrosion build up on exhaust mounting brackets

corrosion build up on suspension components of vehicle

corrosion developing on underside of vehicle

offside front headlight lens starting to deteriorate and affect beam pattern

slight corrosion build up on inner face of both front brake discs

Pass 8 Oct 2020 37,560 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion on all suspension components

exhaust system starting to corrode

Fail 8 Oct 2020 37,560 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion on all suspension components

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 10 Oct 2019 36,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion on all suspension components

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 8 Oct 2018 35,124 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2017 33,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrosion build up on suspension components of vehicle

corrosion build up on underside of vehicle

front and rear registration plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Oct 2016 31,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion build up on suspension components of vehicle

corrosion build up on underside of vehicle

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

offside and nearside rear tyre tread areas starting to crack

Fail 3 Oct 2016 31,802 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion build up on suspension components of vehicle

corrosion build up on underside of vehicle

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

offside and nearside rear tyre tread areas starting to crack

Pass 29 Sep 2015 30,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion build up on all suspension components

corrosion build up on exhaust system

corrosion build up on inner face of both front brake discs

front and rear registration lights starting to deteriorate

nearside number plate light dull

offside and nearside rear tyre tread areas starting to crack

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 30 Sep 2014 27,971 miles

corrosion build up on exhaust system

corrosion build up on suspension components

front and rear registration plates starting to deteriorate

offside and nearside rear tyre tread areas starting to crack

Fail 30 Sep 2014 27,971 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

corrosion build up on exhaust system

corrosion build up on suspension components

front and rear registration plates starting to deteriorate

offside and nearside rear tyre tread areas starting to crack

Pass 2 Oct 2013 25,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion developing on exhaust system

corrosion developing on underside of vehicle

off side head light adjuster faulty

Pass 2 Oct 2012 22,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

centre exhaust hanger bracket broken

offside headlight adjuster faulty

Pass 27 Sep 2011 20,431 miles

offside rear hanbrake lever sticking slightly

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 28 Sep 2010 17,442 miles

child seat fitted in n/s/r seat

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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BJ57 AHU is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2007 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 68,986 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ57 AHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this Mazda 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ57 AHU is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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